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Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel

3.0 star property
Vibrant hostel in Cusco's Historic Center puts travelers steps from Plaza de Armas with bike rentals for city exploration and communal kitchens for shared meals

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Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel in historic Cusco offers continental breakfast, a cozy library, and free WiFi in common areas. Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are nearby. Travelers love the well-equipped communal kitchens and knowledgeable staff with local tips.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (5 Pax)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (5 Pax)

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (3 Pax)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cusco is home to Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel. Centro de Textiles and Quechua Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Coricancha and Kusicancha. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium or Action Valley. Visit our Cusco travel guide
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Av. Garcilaso 210, Wanchaq, Cusco, Cusco, 8002

What's nearby

  • Qorikancha, located in the city of Cusco in Peru, is so unique because the original Inca walls were used as the foundation for the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo. Thus, the site has a beautiful mix of Inca and Spanish architecture.
    Coricancha
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza de Armas featuring a garden and a church or cathedral
    Plaza de Armas
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
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    Cusco Cathedral
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • View of the Cusco's Plaza de Armas square
    San Blas Church
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cusco San Pedro Market featuring markets as well as a small group of people
    San Pedro Market
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cusco Wanchaq Station
    4 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Quinta Comida Peruana
    4 min walk
  • PizzAventura
    2 min walk
  • Pizzeria La Nostra
    4 min walk
  • Don Esteban & Don Pancho
    3 min walk
  • La Cusqueñita
    2 min walk

About this property

Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel

Hostal near Plaza de Armas
Consider a stay at Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies

Property is also known as

Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel Cusco
Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel
Pirwa Garcilaso Cusco
Pirwa Garcilaso
Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel Cusco
Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel Hostal
Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel Hostal Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Is Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11 AM.

What time is check-out at Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 10.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel located?

Situated in Cusco, this hostal is within a 15-minute walk of Wanchaq Market and Plaza de Armas. Orellana Pumaqchupan Park and Cusco Craft Center are also within 5 minutes. Cusco Wanchaq Station is only a 4-minute walk and San Pedro Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Pirwa Garcilaso Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Xiaotao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall good experience

I lived in a private room with private bath. Reception can speak basic English which is easier for us to communicate. Room is basic, which is expected because price is reasonable. They offer complimentary breakfast which is great since many of my day trip starts early. Neighbourhood is quite and ensure you have a nice sleep. Overall a good experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cozy and basic

The hostel is generally clean and room is spacious with two buck beds. Value for money. The staff were helpful and kind!! I had 10pm bus and the staff was kind enough to let me wait at the common area until my check in as there is nothing to do and not enough seat at the bus terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

felipe, lima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esta en lugar central

Estuvo muy lindo el viaje de aventura por los caminos del inca esprorepetir está linda experiencia de ver estas lindas paisajes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Very odd little place. We gelt a bit uncomfortable there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good price but far from centre

Very unclear on how to get there, we ended up going to three different locations before finding it. There was no hot water in the room. The walk to the city centre was a little further than comfortable. If you're on a budget, would recommend, otherwise spend a little more on somewhere better.

8/10 Good

Kevin van, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice and near a lot of places to see and restuaran

The only thing is that the water is very hard to regulate. Hot then cold.

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo fue muy bueno sólo al final al llegar nuestro taxi, el conserje nos apresuro de una forma muy grosera

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien lugar, pero necesita más baños

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel -old . Room was a bit smelly from the pipes in the shower.

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel com defeitos de hostel

Fiquei duas vezes no hotel, antes de ir para Machu Picchu e depois. Os quartos tinham limpeza duvidável. Não funciona internet dentro dos quartos. Muita claridade pois as portas são de madeira e vidro, deixando sua privacidade de lado...rsrs. Não recomendo o hotel.

8/10 Good

Tony, Roue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour à Cusco

Hotel propre, service de laundry, Wi-Fi moyen débit, personnel parlant peu anglais, possibilité de laisser les bagages même aprés le départ (excursion Machu Picchu), par contre serviettes de toilette payantes !

4/10 Poor

Ana, California

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too much of a hassle

The hotel is close to many attractions, which helped a lot. The biggest issue was the bathroom, which was one for the entire floor. Can you imagine up to 20 people using one toilet and taking cold showers only? Another issue was that the hotel was in a busy street, which made sleeping quite uncomfortable. The breakfast too was late and inadequate. If you can go anywhere else, do so.

6/10 Okay

leonardo, juiz de fora, minas gerais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Custo benefício bom!

O Hostal tem um bom custo benefício. Em relação a distância da Plaza de armas a pé daria uns 20 min. Pegamos táxi até a Plaza de armas e custou 5 soles (+ou- R$ 5.00). O quarto para hostel é satisfatório. Ficamos num quarto de banheiro privativo. O banheiro necessita de mais manutenção. Existem hotéis mais perto do centro, mas esse tb vale a pena, pois o táxi é barato e ele não fica tão longe dos pontos turísticos. Eu recomendo para pessoas não muito exigentes. O hostel encontrava-se limpo. O café da manhã é fraco, pouca variedade, como em todos os hostel que ficamos no Peru.

8/10 Good

nami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

通りに近い

スタッフの方はとても親切で好印象が持てました。部屋も清潔感があり、ホットシャワーの温度や水圧も問題ありません。ただし、通りに面していたため少し車の音がうるさく感じました。

8/10 Good

hiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

nice hostel

staff were all very nice and friendly. the location is good enough, 10 to 15 minutes walk, but I was a little scared to walk from the plaza de armas at night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
クレカOK 朝食つき 部屋はキレイ！と感動はしないが問題なく過ごせるレベル 通りが大通りに近く、アルマス広場にも徒歩で行ける。治安も良く、この点は最大限に評価できる。

10/10 Excellent

Aide Shumara, Huánuco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buenazo

la estadía en el hotel Pirwa del Cuzco me fue muy bien.

6/10 Okay

YK, HK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

10 mins walk to plaza de armas. value for money.

Staff are nice. Breakfast is simple with bread, jam, coffee, juice.. Nice!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Can say value for money

Water for shower is not strong and hot enough. Simple breakfast and value for money.

8/10 Good

Massimo, Nantes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Pratique pour Cusco et aller jusqu'à Macchu Picchu

Auberge proche de Plaza de Armas (10 minutes à pieds), ne pas oublier les bouchons anti-bruit. Déjeuner très simple mais correct.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was adequate and breakfast was good

6/10 Okay

l

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent Accomodations

I enjoyed my first few nights in Peru here, I knew I wasn't staying at a 5 star hotel, but this was a wonderful first time experience for a hostel. My room was clean and comfortable, and had a jar filtered drinking water. Literally around the corner from some great hotels, this hostel is near wonderful restaurants, Kennedy Park, markets and a grocery store.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mal hotel.

No acepte la reserva en el hotel y el pago, porque las condiciones no fue las que solicitamos en la reserva y la parte en la que nos ubicaron estaba con muy mal aseo.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok

Ok stay for one night. Breakfast: bread, jam, butter, tea/coffee.

6/10 Okay

Alex, Florida

This hostel is ok.

This hotel was ok, a clean and an alright place to stay for a night if you need something cheap and decent. The main problem is that for backpackers or others who want to stay in the shared rooms, there is only one bathroom per floor. So if someone is in it you have to wait. There isn't even a men's/women's separate bathroom, just one total. It's small and not really social which was what I was looking for so I'm only giving it two stars. The private rooms did look nice and had I known the bathroom setup, I would've stayed there instead.